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Birds and Butterflies of Rhodes
RODOPTERA
Streptopelia decaocto
Eurasian collared dove. Greek: δεκαοχτούρα. Pefki, June 2023.
Resident, common and widespread. Length 31-34, wingspan 47-55 cm. Sexes identical. Breeds close to human habitation, three-four broods annually. Feeds on seeds, shoots, insects. Straight fast flight. Characteristic male mating ritual flight, fast almost vertical soaring followed by long circling downward glide.
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